Alsiva 40Mg Tablet belongs to a group of medications called ‘antipsychotics’. It is used in the treatment of schizophrenia (affects a person's ability to feel, think and behave clearly) and bipolar depression (mood swings). Schizophrenia is a mental condition in which the person may feel, hear or see things that are not there, believe things that are not true, or feel unusually suspicious or confused. Bipolar disorder is characterized by manic episodes in which a person experiences extreme mood swings (variance in thinking) and frequent mood and behaviour changes. 

Alsiva 40Mg Tablet contains ‘lurasidone’ which is an antipsychotic drug. It acts by blocking a hormone (dopamine) present in the brain responsible for developing symptoms of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Alsiva 40Mg Tablet also blocks other neurotransmitters in the brain, such as serotonin. By blocking both, Alsiva 40Mg Tablet helps to control the brain's activity and decrease the symptoms of schizophrenia and bipolar disease.

Take Alsiva 40Mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Alsiva 40Mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical conditions. You may experience nausea, vomiting, sleepiness, weight gain, indigestion, dryness in the mouth, akathisia (inability to stay still), stomach discomfort, anxiety, upper abdominal pain, restlessness, agitation (nervous excitement), insomnia (difficulty in sleeping) and increased saliva production. Most of these side effects of Alsiva 40Mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Alsiva 40Mg Tablet should not be taken in conditions like if you are allergic to lurasidone or any other ingredients present in it. Before taking Alsiva 40Mg Tablet, inform your doctor if you have problems associated with the liver, kidney or heart and low blood pressure. It is not recommended for use in children under 13 years of age. Before taking Alsiva 40Mg Tablet inform your doctor if you are older than 65 years of age as it causes more side effects. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Alsiva 40Mg Tablet causes drowsiness and dizziness. Do not drive unless you are alert.

This Alsiva 40Mg Tablet is used to treat certain mood /mental diseases like schizophrenia and depression related to bipolar disorder. Alsiva 40Mg Tablet helps you to feel less nervous, think more clearly and take part in daily life. It may also help to reduce hallucinations (seeing/hearing things that are not there). It alters brain function, improving mood, thinking ability and social behaviour. It reduces the development of symptoms in patients with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or other mood disorders. 

• Drowsiness
• Weight gain
• Tremors, muscle stiffness, slow muscle movement
• Feeling restless or being unable to sit still
• Nausea, vomiting
• Runny nose
• Sleep problems (insomnia)
• Dry mouth
• Abdominal discomfort
• Agitation

It is advisable to you not take Alsiva 40Mg Tablet if you are allergic to lurasidone or any ingredients present in it. Before taking Alsiva 40Mg Tablet, inform your doctor if you have low blood pressure, stroke, liver problems, seizures, diabetes, dementia (memory loss), alcohol or drug abuse, sleep apnea (a sleep disorder) and urinary retention. Inform your doctor if you have epilepsy/fits, an increase in your weight, history of blood clots before taking Alsiva 40Mg Tablet. Tell your doctor immediately if you develop suicidal thoughts, or your depression worsens after taking Alsiva 40Mg Tablet. There is a greater chance of death in senior adults who take Alsiva 40Mg Tablet for mental problems caused by dementia (thinking and suicidal symptoms). Most of the deaths were related to infection or heart disease. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Alsiva 40Mg Tablet as it may worsen the side effects. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Alsiva 40Mg Tablet causes drowsiness and dizziness. Do not drive unless you are alert.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Alsiva 40Mg Tablet may interact with antiparkinsons medicines (levodopa), medicines for migraine (ergotamine), medicines for allergic conditions (terfenadine, astemizole), medicines for digestive disease (cisapride), antipsychotic medicines (pimozide), medicine for heart disease (quinidine), chest pain (bepridil), antidepressants (moclobemide, tranylcypromine, citalopram, escitalopram, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, paroxetine, sertraline, duloxetine, venlafaxine, amitriptyline, doxepin, trimipramine).

Drug-Food Interactions: Alsiva 40Mg Tablet may interact with grapefruit and alcohol and increase the risk of side effects. 

Drug-Disease Interactions: Alsiva 40Mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with dementia, diabetes, low blood pressure, kidney disease and weight gain.

• LEVODOPA
• ERGOTAMINE
• TERFENADINE
• ASTEMIZOLE
• CISAPRIDE
• PIMOZIDE
• QUINIDINE
• BEPRIDIL
• MOCLOBEMIDE
• TRANYLCYPROMINE
• CITALOPRAM
• ESCITALOPRAM
• FLUOXETINE
• FLUVOXAMINE
• PAROXETINE
• SERTRALINE
• DULOXETINE
• VENLAFAXINE
• AMITRIPTYLINE
• DOXEPIN
• TRIMIPRAMINE

• Do not take grapefruit or grapefruit juice while using Alsiva 40Mg Tablet as it may alter the effects of the medicine.

• Avoid intense exercise as it is harder for the body to cool down when it gets very hot. So, drink plenty of fluids and avoid going out in hot weather.

• Do not take alcohol as it increases drowsiness and also worsens the disease condition. 

• Eat healthily and keep a check on your weight regularly.

Alsiva 40Mg Tablet may increase blood sugar levels even if you do not have diabetes, especially in patients with schizophrenia. So, it is recommended to immediately inform your doctor if you have symptoms such as increased thirst, frequent urination, fatigue or increased appetite.

Schizophrenia: It is a condition in which the person may see, hear or feel things that are not there, believe things that are not true, or feel unusually suspicious or confused. Symptoms include hallucinations, delusions, thought disorders, movement disorders, disorganized thinking, loss of interest, lack of emotions, etc.

Bipolar disorder: It is a serious brain disorder in which a person goes through unusual mood changes (mood swings), and frequent changes in his/her behaviour and thinking.